LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is with honour and respect for Treaties of Canada, the titles and rights of the land wherein we live, work, play, and invest, that we value, embrace, and support the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in spaces that hold the potential to shift individuals out of their current status into the realm of what is holistically possible.
Mission
To empower Indigenous artists through comprehensive support programs that foster creativity, entrepreneurship, and cultural expression, while cultivating a thriving community that uplifts and showcases Indigenous talent in fashion and business.
Vision
To cultivate partnerships, per the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and create projects that foster economic stability through the creation of employment and career development.
Connect With Us
Contact us for more information:
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how to join the Indigenous Design Council
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education and training
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support and advocacy specific to fostering creativity, entrepreneurship, and cultural expression
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other
Collaborations
Examples:
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Truth & Reconciliation 🧡
At NOTSOLO, our name is a constant reminder: You Are Not Alone.
That truth applies to the connections we build every day, and it anchors our deep respect for the Indigenous Peoples who have lived on and cared for these lands since time immemorial.
We acknowledge the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples - the original stewards of the territories where we live, work, play, and invest. Indigenous Peoples are an essential, vibrant part of the possibility and potential of Canada’s past, present, and future.
We honour the ancestors, elders, and leaders who protected these lands long before written history; we honour the present-day Elders and Knowledge Keepers who safeguard these traditions and languages and uphold stewardship today; and we hold ourselves accountable to future generations, ensuring our actions preserve the land for those yet to come.
Their rich cultures, traditions, and heritage do not just exist alongside our shared aspirations - they actively elevate them. Indigenous wisdom and modern enterprise together strengthen our social fabric, drive sustainable economic growth, and guide responsible environmental stewardship. ⭐
By listening, learning, and walking together in the spirit of reconciliation, we build stronger communities where no one stands alone, and where our collective future is brighter, more inclusive, and prosperous for all.
~Jacqueline Biollo (Black Star)